Uworld5 Flashcards
Post-operative patient with hypotension, jugular venous distension, and new-onset right bundle branch block
massive PE
What is AST/ALT ratio for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
less than 1
Crescendo-decrescendo systolic murmur along with left sternal border without carotid radiation is the description of the murmur present ?
hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
Metabolic change for persistent diarrhea
excess bicarbonate loss
metabolic acidosis
vomiting causes what metabolic changes?
metabolic alkalosis
How does H1 histamine receptor antagonists get rid of upper-airway cough syndrome
elimination of nasal discharge and cough
The single most important prognostic consideration in the treatment of patients with breast cancer >
Tumor burden which is based on TNM staging
how can you tell if the body is compensating for metabolic acidosis
PaCO2 = 1.5 (bicarb) + 8 +/- 2
Development of atrioventricular block in a patient with infective endocarditits should raise suspicion for
perivalvular abscess
Difference between perivalvular abscess and tricuspid valve endocardidits
perivalvular abscess: diastolic murmur, heard on full expiration
tricuspid: systolic murmur, heard on inspiration
The patient’s presentation with substernal discomfort, left-sided neck pain, diaphoresis, and dyspnea is consistent with what
acute coronary syndrome
fixed splitting of S2
atrial septal defect
recurrent, painless gastrointestinal bleeding?
angiodysplasia, often missed on colonoscopy
Rectangular, envelope-shaped crystals
ethylene glycol poisoning
persistant hypotension can lead to what in kidney
acute tubular necrosis
Best test of choice to confirm diagnosis for Zenker’s?
contrast esophagram
what should be suspected in unexplained congestive heart failure, proteinria, and left ventricular hypertrophy in the absence of a history of hypertension
amyloid cardiomyopathy
pneumonia causes what shunting in the lung
right-to-left intrapulmonary shunting
extreme form: V/Q mismatch
What is the next step for clinically obvious acute bacterial prostatitis?
mid-stream urine sample to help direct antiobiotic therapy
Next step in management for pulseless electrical activity
CPR!
IV access
Epinoephrine
Defibrillation does not play a role!
Next step for type A dissection?
CT angiography if patient is hemodynamically stable
treatment for bradycardia
atropine
what size kidney stone passes spontaneously
5mm
Calcium what help stabilize the cardiac membrane due to hyperkalemia
calcium chloride or calcium gluconate
Not calcium carbonate
what is anticoagulation therapy for Warfarin
Vitamin K
Prothrombin complex concentrate
What agent is used to reverse heparin
protamine sulfate
what type of dysfunction is more prominent in vascular dementia?
executive more than memory
What confirms the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome
nerve conduction studies
What are some symptoms of cyanide toxicity
headache confusion arrhythmias flushing respiratory depression
In endemic countries, what is a common cause of constrictive pericarditis
tuberculosis
Pericardial calcifications indicates
constrictive pericardaritis
difference between SLE and viral arthritis
RA/SLE: less common, follows a chronic, protracted course
Viral: resolves spontaneously
Leydig cell tumors
estrogen production can be increased with secondary inhibition of LH and FSH
Seminonas
syncytiotrophlastic giant cells
Choriocarcinoma
increased serum beta-hCG concentration
Treatment for Wolff-Parkinson-white syndrome with A. fib with RVR?
Procainamide
what is pule ox for pericardial effusion
would not cause dramatic hypoxia
what are uncommon symptoms for mediastinal widening such as aortic dissection?
dyspnea and marked hyppoxia are uncommon
When is physical therapy recommended for back pain?
pain for 6-12 weeks or longer
Decreased breath sounds
Decreased tactile fremitus
pleural effusions